Cost of Living in Pulaski, WI

Population 3,892 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

69
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Pulaski offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $229,000 — costs less than 3.4 times median household income of $66,399, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. An unemployment rate of 1.2% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 15 miles northwest of Green Bay, Pulaski falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 19% higher than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 75
Rent 60

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Pulaski

The median home value in Pulaski is $228,700 — 25% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $788/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,399/year is 11% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 54.7°F and lows of 36.7°F, with about 55.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Pulaski has a cost of living index of 69 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$228,700
25% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$359,610
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$788/mo
40% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$712
1 BR
$781
2 BR
$997
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,448
Owner-occupied 59.3%
Renter-occupied 40.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$788
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,402/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.8 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.5%
Carpooled
3.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
10.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.7%
Total Sales Tax 5.4%
State rate 5.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$66,399
11% below avg
Per Capita Income
$27,779
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
74% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.5%
Graduate degree 4.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 29.4
Male median age 27.4
Female median age 32.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
54.7°F
Avg Low
36.7°F
Annual Precip
31.6"
Annual Snowfall
55.6"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 262940546777817972584431
Low °F 111324354656605850402918
Precip" 1.391.201.963.003.354.103.623.393.202.671.981.75
Snow" 14.312.08.14.70.00.00.00.00.00.33.113.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
59.2%
Good air days/yr
179
Max AQI recorded
258
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

98%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14:1
Student-teacher ratio
7
Public schools
3,808
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pulaski, WI?

Pulaski has a cost index of 69 (100 = national average). It is 31% below the national average.

What is average rent in Pulaski, WI?

The median gross rent in Pulaski is $788 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pulaski?

The median home value in Pulaski is $228,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pulaski?

The median household income in Pulaski is $66,399 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pulaski, WI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pulaski is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.

Is Pulaski, WI affordable?

Yes, Pulaski is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 69 — about 31% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Pulaski?

Pulaski has average high temperatures of 54.7°F and average lows of 36.7°F. Annual precipitation is 31.6". Average annual snowfall is 55.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pulaski at a Glance

Population
3,892
Median Income
$66,399
Home Value
$228,700
Median Rent
$788/mo
Unemployment
1.2%
Avg High Temp
54.7°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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